Four qualify for National Jr. High Finals Rodeo

Fernley Junior High Rodeo contestant Garrett Weltzin, preparing to get off his horse in the Tie Down Roping event, is one of four Fernley youth who qualified for the National Junior High Rodeo Finals later this month, joined by Primm Sibson, Dario Ceresola and TJ Griener.
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Four members of the Fernley Junior High School Rodeo team have qualified to compete at the world's largest junior high rodeo.

Primm Sibson, Dario Ceresola, TJ Griener and Garrett Weltzin have earned a position on the Nevada State National Junior High Rodeo team and will travel with fellow teammates to Des Moines, Iowa from June 22 to 28 to compete at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in the 10th annual National Junior High Finals Rodeo.

Sibson qualified in barrels (fourth in state) and also won Rookie Cowgirl of the Year.